SOLUTION: The sum of 2 consecutive odd integers is 16 more than the 4 times the smaller integer. Find the integers.

Algebra ->  Problems-with-consecutive-odd-even-integers -> SOLUTION: The sum of 2 consecutive odd integers is 16 more than the 4 times the smaller integer. Find the integers.      Log On


   

Question 1097533: The sum of 2 consecutive odd integers is 16 more than the 4 times the smaller integer. Find the integers.
Answer by math_helper(2461) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The integers are +highlight%28-7%29+ and +highlight%28-5%29+
—
Workout:
a + (a+2) = 16 + 4a
2a+2 = 16 + 4a
2a = -14
a = -7 —> a+2 = -5
—
Check:
a + (a+2) = -7 + -5 = -12
16 + 4a = 16 + 4*(-7) = 16 + (-28) = -12